General "bend":
* Curve: More formal than "bend," often used for smoother, more gradual bends.
* Turn: Similar to "curve," but can also refer to a sharper or more sudden change in direction.
* Angle: Used for precise, measured bends, often in a geometric context.
* Flex: To bend something flexible, often temporarily.
* Warp: To bend or distort, often permanently.
* Crinkle: To bend or fold into small wrinkles.
* Bow: To bend or curve in a rounded shape.
* Sag: To bend downwards under weight.
* Cant: To tilt or lean to one side.
* Contort: To bend or twist out of shape, often forcefully.
Specific types of bend:
* Fold: To bend a material over itself, creating a crease.
* Kink: A sharp bend, often an unwanted one.
* Twist: To rotate a bend, changing its direction.
* Ditch: A bend in a road or path, often in the form of a curve.
* Dip: A downward bend, often in the ground.
* Hinge: A bend that allows movement, often in a door or lid.
* Wrench: To twist or bend something forcefully.
The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the type of bend you want to describe.